The housing market has always been a bewildering place, especially for those who have never purchased property before, and the credit crunch/sub-prime lending crisis has only added to the confusion. On the one hand, I have found that many first time buyers are finding great … [Read more...] about Advice on Buying a First Home
Defining Different Types of Home Sales
If you've always wondered the difference between different types of home sales, you're not alone. People in the industry love to throw around "buzz words" like foreclosure, shortsale, bank owned, etc. But if you don't know what they mean, it doesn't do you any good. Here's a … [Read more...] about Defining Different Types of Home Sales
Avoiding Risky Home Loans
Nobody wants to get stuck in a situation where you buy a home and then later loose it to foreclosure. If I can offer any advice, it would be to always be careful BEFORE getting a loan by making sure you understand the terms, and seeing that it fits your budget the best it … [Read more...] about Avoiding Risky Home Loans
I Hear It All the Time, But What is Real Estate Escrow?
Well, if you want to get technical, Escrow is defined as "a legal arrangement in which a neutral third party holds an asset during the period in which the conditions of the deal is being finalized by the other two parties." But that doesn't really help much, does it? Unless you … [Read more...] about I Hear It All the Time, But What is Real Estate Escrow?
The Basics of a Short Sale
If you haven't already noticed, millions of homes have entered the housing market as short sales. So you may be asking yourself, "What is a short sale?" … [Read more...] about The Basics of a Short Sale
4 Ways to Save on Your A/C Bill
If you're like me, you're thinking that running your air conditioning system usually ends up being very costly throughout the summer months, especially if it's used incorrectly. And what you may not realize is that a large portion of your homes energy bill is made up from your … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Save on Your A/C Bill
